Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons at on 30 June 1924.
Sir Kingsley Wood
, Woolwich West
asked the Prime Minister whether the Government will now provide facilities for the Summer Time Bill?
Mr Ramsay Macdonald
, Aberavon
Yes, Sir. The Government have decided to adopt this Bill, which they desire to see passed into law this Session.
Sir Victor Warrender
, Grantham
Why does the right hon. Gentleman give facilities to this Bill, and refuse them to the Merchandise Marks Bill, which is much more important?
Mr Ramsay Macdonald
, Aberavon
I understand that we are committed to this Bill by an international agreement.
Sir Philip Colfox
, Dorset Western
Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is very great resentment felt against the Bill, particularly in the agricultural and mining districts?
Viscount Curzon
, Battersea South
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this Bill is a boon to City workers?